Washington hasn't had much luck against Independence recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Rams will face off against the Patriots at 3:45 p.m. Washington has given up an average of 9.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Washington came up short against Glendale on Thursday, falling 12-2.
Angel Viegas was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Independence lost 14-2 to Copper Canyon on Thursday. The Patriots have struggled against the Aztecs recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Washington's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Independence, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-7.
Independence's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Tuesday. Washington has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.5 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Independence, though, as they've been averaging only 4 strikeouts. Will Washington keep running through batters, or will the Patriots buck the trend?
Washington might still be hurting after the 15-9 loss they got from Independence in their previous meeting back in April of 2025. Can the Rams avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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